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Yes, I cried. I am not really sure why, but I did. Well, I knew partly that it was because as I started my pre-op diet today and my old habits would die hard. I knew that today I would start a new journey that would bring me to new points in my life that I have never been before. I was a huge ball of emotions. I was happy that I would reach my goal but sad that I would have to leave my comfort zone in order to do so. Food to me is like a security blanket to a toddler. I will have to find comfort in something else. Maybe that's one reason I cried. What? What would I find comfort in?? Would it be enough to find comfort in each goal that I reach?? I don't know. I am simply going out on a limb knowing that I will grab hold of another "security blanket." a habit that is healthy. Perhaps, it was knowing that I simply couldn't binge as I sometimes did in rough times. I feel like a baby, literally. I know that I will have to learn new habits and find comfort in something else. I have been over weight my whole life so it's almost as if I am going to be reborn again. I read alot of post where people said that, now I really get it. Who will I become?? Will I be the same me?? I like who I am just not what I look like. Wow, this is a lot to take in. Well fellow bandster and bansters-to-be....I do know one thing; I am going to take this leap with my head held high! I will try not to worry so much about the "what if's" and such. I am greatful that my insurance has approved me! :tongue2: Maybe I just needed to blog. I do feel better now. :thumbup: I also know that I am not alone in this world. Someone out there in bandland has felt what I am feeling or something similar. I will leave my insecurities at this blog. From this day forward I will wake each morning happy and thankful that I have a new happier, healthier life ahead of me. :frown: Shwooo.....that felt good. Goodbye old worries. Hello new life!!! :smile:

Thanks everyone for your support! Ya'll are so great!

Lucky you! You live in Orange, Tx. It's beautiful there!! My hubby wants to move there.

Good morning again everyone! My prayers are with the next go-round of bandsters. Wow, the days are just dwindling down. :w00t: Im so stoked I can't wait! Well, I am not staying the night, however the price my surgeon charges includes a stay at the hotel down the road the night before my surgery and an overnight stay following my surgery. There will also be a nurse checking in on me. I really like that part of the deal. I will be six hours from home so this really helps. I have family in DFW area though that I will stay with for the rest of the week before me and my hubby come back. IM SO EXCITED :thumbup:

I too am on my 2nd day of the pre-op diet. I did good yesterday until the evening time. I think I just waited too long to eat. Then I wanted to eat a cow also!! LOL! :cool2: I am going to try and not wait so long today before I eat dinner. Good luck to you on your second day. Please don't eat any cows!

Good morning everyone! I hope everyone is doing well as they are going in to have their surgeries as well as those who are recovering from the first go-round of bandsters. Originally Posted by melboyd Hope that our first round of bandsters did well today!! Best of luck to the group that is going tomorrow: Vidahlia; NEWLIFE4BEV; mrsrdh; mamac; kdraves; emialiabri; markfarnsworth; Bratty_Nicole :laugh: Wishing you all the best! I will be thinking of you and waiting anxiously for my turn! I am going shopping this weekend. I have already bought nonunderwire hook in front bras from a website that was recommended on this website, elastic waist pants to wear while I'm home. I need to get chapstick, Gas-X, Protein shakes, broth, Jell-O and some good DVDs to watch while I am home! :cool2: Can you fill me in on the secrect behind needing a sports bra with no wire? Thanks!

I am from Amarillo, TX. I will be having my band in Richardson, TX. It's about 6 hours from where I live.

My surgery is 10/15. I can't wait to start losing either! Good luck on your post op diet.

I was once in a similar situation while dieting. I just stopped losing weight. No matter what I did I could't drop a pound. I finally ran into a trainer that complimented me on my weightloss. I had a break down and told her what was going on. She suggested that I up my fat intake 10 grams daily. She simply said that sometimes you have to fight fire with fire. To my amazment, it worked!! I was not banded then so I don't know how this will effect you. I lost a total of 30 lbs with that method. I only gained the weight back because I completly stopped eating healthy and working out due to some serious family issues. Now I am being banded as I have gained a large amount of weight! I can't wait! :cursing: Keep your head up! Let me know what happens. PM me if you want.

Yes, I cried. I am not really sure why, but I did. Well, I knew partly that it was because as I started my pre-op diet today and my old habits would die hard. I knew that today I would start a new journey that would bring me to new points in my life that I have never been before. I was a huge ball of emotions. I was happy that I would reach my goal but sad that I would have to leave my comfort zone in order to do so. Food to me is like a security blanket to a toddler. I will have to find comfort in something else. Maybe that's one reason I cried. What? What would I find comfort in?? Would it be enough to find comfort in each goal that I reach?? I don't know. I am simply going out on a limb knowing that I will grab hold of another "security blanket." a habit that is healthy. Perhaps, it was knowing that I simply couldn't binge as I sometimes did in rough times. I feel like a baby, literally. I know that I will have to learn new habits and find comfort in something else. I have been over weight my whole life so it's almost as if I am going to be reborn again. I read alot of post where people said that, now I really get it. Who will I become?? Will I be the same me?? I like who I am just not what I look like. Wow, this is a lot to take in. Well fellow bandster and bansters-to-be....I do know one thing; I am going to take this leap with my head held high! I will try not to worry so much about the "what if's" and such. I am greatful that my insurance has approved me! :w00t: Maybe I just needed to blog. I do feel better now. I also know that I am not alone in this world. Someone out there in bandland has felt what I am feeling or something similar. I will leave my insecurities at this blog. From this day forward I will wake each morning happy and thankful that I have a new happier, healthier life ahead of me. :crying: Shwooo.....that felt good. Goodbye old worries. Hello new life!!!

Hmmmm....this could be way off but I work at a hospital and I know how some doc's are. They are in it just for the money. Don't get me wrong not all of them are like this, just some. I will have to research this, so don't hold me to it but I think that it costs more to have bypass than it does lap band. ?? Maybe he's pushing it for the money. I don't know ??? Make sure that you make it very clear that you DO NOT want the bypass or you might wake up with the wrong surgery. It happens. I don't want to scare you, just want to make you aware that it wouldn't be the first time if it did happen. For your sake, I hope not. Make sure that he's hearing that you want the Lapband. Make it simple to him if you have to. Plainly state "You do understand that I want the lapband and I am not the least bit interested in bypass??" Make sure that he responds clearly. I even seen on one post that someone suggested that the person write on their tummy "LAPBAND" in marker. That person was having the same problem that you are. If you are still uncomfortable that he's not listening, you might want to go with another surgeon. Afterall, if he's not going to listen and hear what you want as the patient, your after care may not be what it should be. Get the drift? Good luck. Keep us posted.:cursing:

Ah, at last, I don't feel alone. LOL! :cool2: Yeah, I feel totally confused but I am trying to take things one day at a time. I started my pre-op diet today but that's not what confuses me. It's the post op-diet that makes me nervous. I did some research and it seems that just as many doc's have different pre-op diets, they too have different post-op diets. I don't live in the town where my surgeon is located but when I go for my pre-op appointment the day before my surgery, I'm going to ask a million questions and take lots of notes. Besides, if I miss a little detail or something, I know I can always call them or ask someone on LBT. :cursing: Good luck!

Bimbabe-congrats on your 10 lb loss! Whoo hoo! Just that much closer to your goal. :cursing: I started my pre op diet this morning with an Atkins shake. It's not bad. Wish me luck!

Karen, first of all girly, give your self a pat on the back and some credit. Your accoplishments are one step closer to your goal. I weigh 215 and my bmi is 42. Yes, I'm a short one. I carry a lot of my weight in my legs and butt. Therefore, I hate shopping for any kind of pants ecspecially jeans. My thighs are so big I have a super hard time finding pants. Most of the time when I buy pants they are tight and I just have to stretch them. =0( SO.....my point here is instead of looking on the bad side count your blessings. I know that when you're the person on the outside looking in, it's easier said than done. Chin up girl! Keep working out. If you lose 18lbs more, you will be under 200. I know I would be stoked! You should be too! Keep up the good work and applaud your sucess big or small. If you don't recognize the good you've done you may back track. Be positive and keep moving on up! LOL!

CONGRATS on taking a step closer to a healthier life. :dita: I have not been banded yet but I will be soon enough. It took me a long while to decide too but I don't doubt my decision. This is just a tool to help with the weight loss process. I know that it will not be easy but it will all be worth it in the end when I reach my goal! I wish you luck on your journey and I am glad you found us too! This site is WONDERFUL! :biggrin: Again, good luck and keep us posted.

:thumbup: CONGRATS! Reading each and every story of sucess makes me more anxious to get my band! I can't wait! Keep up the good work. Before you know it those jeans will be falling off. :thumbup:

No big deal :thumbup: Thanks!

I'm not on the list?? :biggrin:

Sounds like we have a deal. :thumbup: Well, good luck with your pre-op diet. I think that it's great that your doing it even though you don't have to. 18 Days and counting!!! I can't wait! Keep in touch. :frown:

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